Seychelles: Harare Wetland Destruction Sparks Outcry Days After COP15 in Victoria Falls

By Takudzwa Tondoya

The Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA) has slammed the City of Harare for allowing construction activities on protected wetland areas in Tafara barely a week after Zimbabwe hosted the prestigious Ramsar COP15 Conference on wetland protection in Victoria Falls.

CHRA expressed outrage over the continued development on the Gosden wetland near Mabvuku Cemetery calling it a “flagrant violation” of environmental regulations and a betrayal of international commitments.

“We…